Switzerland Geneva 1931 Stock Exchange Revenue Stamp

Switzerland · 1931 · 1 Fr

A red revenue stamp from Geneva, Switzerland, featuring the cantonal coat of arms and text 'CANTON DE GENEVE' and 'TIMBRE DE BOURSE UN FRANC'. The background shows a repeating pattern.

Issued in 1931, this stamp was used to levy a tax on stock exchange transactions within the Canton of Geneva, a common practice for governments to generate revenue from financial activities.